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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1931

Page

8

Mayor delays action on Bass reinstatement amid protests

The city delays any decision on reinstating Robert J. Bass as head of the recreation department. Protests continue from labor groups and business leaders. Officials cite awaiting Chambers return and review of funds in Riverside club house project as key factors.

Robert J Bob" Bass Aleyor Chambers Forks Jacob “Raobiola Blouday Mubiala Bass Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen Rubiola Weld Hass Stubiole Chambern Re Woric Rolle B. Norris Buse John KK. Weber Hiley Wyatt O. P Tubiola Monday Levew Riverside

96 Cities to Ask Lower Gas Rates

Northern Illinois municipalities served by Public Servier Co will appear before the U S Commerce Commission tomorrow to request lower gas rates. They will seek to pass along economies from mixing Texas natural gas with manufactured gas.

Public Servier Company Ilivoia Uivets Commerce Commission Texas

Two Die As Plane Crashes Near New York Field

Two passengers died and pilot Stanley Bateman was seriously injured when the all-wooden craft crashed near a New York field. Bateman and two passengers were aboard. the others perished in the crash. Victims are Edward Die and Charles Lindstrom.

New York INS Stanley Bateman Goodrful Five Wagine Hospital Bateman Wera Edward Die Charles Lindestrom

Pipe Line Hearing Ends Abruptly

Austin Sept 28 The Texas railroad commission hearing on new pipe line rates adjourned abruptly before noon after an objection preserved by shippers concerning potential reparations if tariffs are ruled excessive. The commission had temporarily adopted rates that could affect compensation for overcharges.

Austin Teras Railroad Commission

Lewis Predicts Reed Presidency Chance in West

Kansas City dispatch notes Senator W J Hamilton Lewis of Illinois forecasts the west will nominate a Democratic candidate for president with former Missouri Senator James A Teed seen as a strong possibility for the post and Reed as a potential winner.

Lewis Reed Kansas City W.J. Hamilton Lewis United States Illinorm James A. Teed Missouri

Public Works Contract Awards Reported in Washington

WirAward of contracts totaling 28 010 000 on 482 projects was reported to the resident relief organization Iner week The organization said today public amusemi public works contracts awarded here since December 1 1990 total 2 400 045 000

Wallington D. C Shere

City Central Reopens Amid Bank Stock Assessment

City Central will reopen as officials announce the Mortraxe company involved in the war effort. Wooten stated capital stands at 1,300,000 with stockholders to be assessed triple their stock value during the temporary close. A full balance sheet dated January 1 shows assets of 13,402,800 with capital 1,000,000 and surplus 3,053,270. resources include 7,053,220 in discounts, 2,641,460 in bonds, 4,904,000 other assets, and 3,243,000 cash from other banks.

Ue Central Mortraxe Wooten Pala

City Banks Close as City Faces Depository Concerns

City officials report 507000 in a bank on temporary closure among three depositories. Acting Mayor Steffler says city funds remain protected by a 1000000 bond, with 10386.76 in general funds. payroll and essential payments to city workers will continue. Mayor Chambers to curtail vacation for further investigation. meeting with bank directors scheduled.

Waller Tats Watsch Alvo Hueffler Hank Sintna Steffler C. M. Chambers San Antonia Shorty Lo Son Grockert

State Senate debate on highway taxes and amendments stalls action

A Senate session featured heated debate over a 1 cent highway fund tax and an amendment to raise the gasoline tax to six cents. Proposals sought to divide proceeds among the highway fund schools counties and revenue funds while a call to reduce trained reserves faced quick refer to committee. A separate bid to district the state for congressional seats was ruled out. The currency reform resolution to issue state bonds for road and bridge construction faced procedural limits and language on bond terms.

Counter Will Martin Hillsboro General Highway Fund House United States Joe Totebitt Wichita Falls Hatchitt Chonge

Murder Charges Expected Over Corpus Christi Shooting

Durst county officials planned to file murder charges in the death of Jacob Yarborough, a Benavides oil worker wounded in a shooting by George Smooth. Yarborough died at Corpus Christi hospital after the Sept shooter affray. Smooth has been held in the Dynl County jail since the incident.

Corpus Christi Texas Jacob Yarborough Benavides Oil Yarborough George Smooth Dyn

Pick Jurors for Former Policeman in Texas Trial

Pick jurors began in Falls Texas as John Alsup a former Fort Worth policeman faced a trial in district court after the state introduced testimony from prior trials alleging a plot to kill a bank robber to claim a reward. The defense moved to quash under jeopardy claims as prospective jurors were questioned.

Ope Deheps Falls Texas John Alsup Fomer Fort Worth Bronegroeg Chae Triet Ouse Flogeni

Hoover Invited to Address Vets on Armistice Day

President Hoover was invited to speak at the American Legion Armistice Day meeting in Washington by national commander Henry L. Stevens Jr. Stevens will depart tonight for Warsaw North Carolina where a celebration will be held following his election to the post.

Hoover Washington, D. C Henry L. Stevens Jr The American Legion Legion Washington Stevens Warsaw N. C

Obituary notices for several San Antonio residents

Funeral services for Petra Flores Crawford 07 died at 408 Arsenal Street Lifelong San Antonio resident survivor a sister Blas Moteu Mary M Holiday 59 died at sister’s home in Baltimore sent to Brownsville survivors two sisters niece and nephew Marion Jackson Allen travelman died local station body sent to Miles for services and burial Emil Haxeman native of New Braunfels will be buried here Tuesday with Rev G Morn hinweg officiating survivors include widow three daughters mother four sisters four brothers and grandchildren

Petra Flores Crawford Petra Flores Grawford Arsenal Street San Antonio Blas Moteu Mary M. Mollidas Mes Mary of. Holiday Mts. A Marion Jackson Marion Jackson Allen Je Ravelman Allen Nancy J Allen Emil Haxeman Mil Haasmah New Brownfels Manny G. Mornhinweg Mathilin Hansmans Lhilie Dansman Albert Sicler Frank Shirley Clarence Ustiman Meta Haneman Breders Jcke Hangman Adolph Simon Adta Hahe Wiliam Engelke Angiet Hansman Hobert Havamaa Albert Raneman Gugo Hansman

Freight Hearing Sought in Valley Rate Increase Proposal

A valley wide effort urges a public hearing on proposed freight rate increases for perishable shipments from the Wig Grande valley. The request, sent through the Medley Chambee of ori meter to I C C secretary George D G McGinty, seeks a Harlingen hearing to weigh the rate hike.

Mwalles Pune Wig Grande Valley George DG. McGinty Interstate Commerce Commission Whellington Chamber Harlingen

Woman Admits Shooting Two Men In Automobiles

A young woman testified she and Urquhart argued in a country car when he assaulted her. She fired, then fled. later said she also shot Dr Nothoff after he threatened her. She claimed letters to San Antonio and Houston officials confessed the crimes.

Urquhart Werries Dr. Muthoff Hee Bothof Bothell aAhnold San Antonio Houston Belog Chughi

Fire Safety Program Set for San Antonio Week

Fire Chief J G Sarran will open the event during fire prevention week in October with a radio program on KABC followed by a parade of the entire fire department the first in San Antonio. The parade runs from Nueva Street to Market Street and ends with a fire drill and concert by the department band led by Professor Felix Glin.

J. G. Sarran KABC Salonlay San Antonio Son. mm Felix Glin Rerbert

Canyon College enrollment climbs to 18 students

Canyon Texas Sept 28 West Texas State Teachers College reports an enrollment of 18 students last night the count expected to rise in the coming days locals anticipate further increases as term begins

Canyon College Canyon Texas West Trxax State Teachers' College Lhe Wander

Purse and Earrings Taken From Woman in Plaza Robbery

Ella Harper of 215 San Pedro Bayonne was robbed by a large Black man shortly after alighting from a streetcar at Owen Plaza. He wrested her purse containing $15 and a pair of earrings, then fled into darkness before she could call for help. The report to police notes she was accosted moments after exiting the streetcar.

Earrect Csr Owen Plaza Ella Uarper San Pedro Bayonne Polite Bol

Wilson School P T A to Meet

Wilson School P T A schedules a 9 p m meeting at Wilson School. The session will include a student program featuring teachers and pupils, with parents invited to attend and participate in planned activities.

New Orleans Man Sought After Mother's Critical Condition

New Orleans police are seeking Nathan Tankel after a telegram from Chief L. Billey asked that Tankel be notified of his mother's grave illness. He is believed to be traveling toward San Antonio, with authorities coordinating a possible arrival the same day.

Hallstar San Antonio Nathan Tonkel New Orleans

Left Side Sleep Warns Heart Health Risk

An odd, error filled advertisement warns readers to avoid sleeping on the left side due to potential heart and stomach pressure. It promises pills from a German product to improve sleep and overall health, claiming quick, dramatic benefits and urging immediate purchase. The text is garbled but pushes a health product with bold claims and a free offer.

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